Mini owner s manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. If power steering is fails, manual steering remains, however it may take a greater effort to steer the vehicle. Then in october 2015, the company issued a recall of the 20022005 mini cooper and mini cooper s models because of issues with power. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto. The recall covers the mini cooper and cooper s models from 2002 to 2005.
This owners manual should be considered a permanen t part of this vehicle. Mini recalls 86,000 coopers for power steering problems driving. Power steering now appears to be completely nonfunctioning. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Interim notices were mailed to owners on december 10, 2015.
Have the cause of the starting problems rectified by your mini center. Oct 28, 2015 home mini 3 door auto news news mini recalls 86,000 coopers for power steering problems manufacturing defects could lead to power steering failing in 2002 to 2005 cooper and cooper s. Model year 20022005 mini cooper and mini cooper s model year 2005 mini cooper and cooper s convertible electrichydraulic power steering ehps system. Mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems. The affected vehicles include both r50 cooper and r53 cooper s hatchbacks as.
Unfollow 2005 mini cooper power steering fan to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 29, 2014 mechanicseyeview how to replace the power steering pump on a gen 1 mini cooper. Because our countryman is a manual, i was able to toss it into neutral as i. The most reliable of the transmissions mini manufactured is the 6 speed manual variation.
If that happens, manual steering remains but it would take greater effort to steer. Minis parent company, bmw, is recalling mini cooper and cooper s vehicles including some convertibles from the 2002 to 2005 model years. If there are no tsbs listed for your vehicle, that does not. View and download mini cooper, cooper s owner s manual online. View and download mini cooper owners manual online. When you ordered your mini, you chose various items of equipment. The early failure can occur on both the 5 speed and 6 speed models and can fail in under 20,000 miles.
Water pump recall for all 2007 2011 r5x and r60 mini coopers. Bmw mini cooper recall information bmw recalls and problems. Tsb home 2005 2005 mini 2005 mini cooper the following tsbs may apply to your 2005 mini cooper. Mini recalls 86,000 coopers for power steering problems.
Use our vin lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Mini cooper replace power steering pump howto gen 1 2002. The timing chain rattle as discussed in an earlier blog post is a common problem. Using this owners manual the manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische find this in the first chapter. Find the accessory fuses in the owners manual and check the ones in question hope u know. Mini cooper 2005 owners manual pdf online download. Multifunction steering wheels 18 controls opening and closing. In my 2005 mini cooper the power steering is intermidant. The cooper and cooper s get new manual gearboxes with revised gearing. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment.
View recall reports to see if the 2005 cooper was recalled for safetyrelated defects. If this were to occur, the steering system would revert to manual steering without power assist. Aol news september 28, 2010 mini coopers are known for their quick, precise handling, but some owners have complained of steering problems that may lead to a crash, prompting a federal investigation. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2002 2005 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles and 2005 cooper and cooper s convertible vehicles. Jun 04, 2015 we put together 7 common problems we find with mini coopers to help you, the owner, understand what issues you may have while owning a mini cooper. Bmw is recalling 560 my 2009 jcw john cooper works and jcw clubman vehicles equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs rather than 17 inch discs. The notice said that certain 20022005 mini cooper and cooper s. Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat. Mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems business. The individual vehicle the manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft, bmw ag. If there were a temporary or a permanent loss of the power steering assist function, manual steering capability would be retained, however greater steering effort would be. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equip. Bmw says in documents filed with regulators that the power steering can fail because of manufacturing or other issues.
Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 2005 2006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 2005 2008 mini cooper convertible and cooper s convertible vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to july 31, 2008. The first power steering pump failure was gradual, but alarming for such a lowmileage vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. I have a mini cooper 2010 and this was actually a recalled item. Mini recalls 86k cars to fix power steering problems cbs news. Nevertheless, a loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage andor personal injury. Home mini 3 door auto news news mini recalls 86,000 coopers for power steering problems manufacturing defects could lead to power steering. Oct 16, 2008 on october 16, 2008, mini recalled 560 mini cooper.
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 18883274236 tty 18004249153, or go to. Mini cooper questions is this a fuse problem or something else. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electrohydraulic steering. Must read about time power steering pump failure page 20. This 2005 mini cooper s hardtop 2door is for sale in dallas, tx. The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states. If you had the power assist steering pump andor the associated cooling fan replaced at your own expense, you may qualify for reimbursement of the associated costs you incurred. Mini cooper power steering pump 20022006 genuin oem new rmf 32416778425 882269. We will help you identify any recalls issued for your vehicle and help you find a local service center. Should you wish to sell your mini at some time in when you ordered your mini, you chose various the future, remember to hand over this owners items of equipment. Download and view your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper owner manual on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. The 2005 mini cooper has 536 nhtsa complaints for the steering at 74,085 miles average.
Towing only tow vehicles with continuously variable automatic transmission cvt with the front. We have 9 2005 mini cooper base vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 11 personal use cars. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 20052006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 20052008 mini cooper convertible and cooper s convertible vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to july 31, 2008. Mini recalls 86k cars to fix power steering problems cbs. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 20022005 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles and 2005 cooper and cooper s convertible vehicles. Feds probe reports of mini cooper steering problems. Power steering may fail because of a manufacturing issue. Stock problemsissues must read about time power steering pump failure. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Bmw of north america is recalling 86,018 200205 mini cooper and mini cooper s cars because they may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electrohydraulic steering assistance. Mini cooper car recalls mini cooper car recall tracker. Mini will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrohydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Includes model range, engines, transmissions, safety equipment, crash testing, features and updates. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electrohydraulic steering assistance. On april 06, 2015, mini recalled 91,800 mini cooper. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. The 2003 mini cooper has 5 nhtsa complaints for the steering. Oct 15, 2015 find mini cooper recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Bmw says in documents filed with regulators that the power steering can fail. Mini recalls 86,000 hatchbacks, convertibles from 2002 to 2005.
Find mini recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. We have 92 2005 mini cooper vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 18 1owner cars, and 118 personal use cars. Activehybrid7, mini cooper s convertible, john cooper works jcw convertible, cooper s countryman. Cooper, mini cooper s automobile pdf manual download.
It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide. A temporary failure of the electrohydraulic power steering system may cause loss of power steering assistance. The total sales of the 2005 mini cooper in the united states are 4 units. If the total number of problems reported by mini cooper owners in the last 15 years is 428, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the ppmy index can then be calculated as. On october 16, 2008, mini recalled 560 mini cooper. Changed out the pump using your great instructions and visual aids but we still do not have power steering. Oct 28, 2015 mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems.
Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Find mini cooper recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Mini cooper owners have reported 10 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Mini workshop and owners manuals free car repair manuals. Mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems new. Mini workshop owners manuals and free repair document downloads.
Affected vehicles include model year 200205 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles and model year 2005 cooper convertible and cooper s convertible vehicles. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number. The manufacturer of electric power windows your mini recommends that you have this work initializing done by your mini dealer. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Supercharged if your steering wheel is difficult to turn, you may have a power steering fluid leak in your 2004 mini cooper s 1.
Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Find mini cooper recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car. Coincidentally, this car has already had a steering pump replacement in december 2004 with 23070 miles on it. The power steering pump caught fire on my 2005 mini s convertible, mini will not fix it because it is 1 month out of the extended warranty, mine has a production date of march 05. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Oct 28, 2015 the recall covers the mini cooper and cooper s models from 2002 to 2005.
All about mini mini safety recalls motoring alliance. The electric power steering pumps are prone to failure and were the subject of a recall. Mini said in a statement wednesday that owners will be notified by letter when they can take. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. Power steering problems are a major issue with the 2005 mini cooper, with hundreds of owners reporting complaints to the nhtsa about their power steering suddenly failing. Mini safety recalls recall lookups by vin mini usa. Bmwmini is performing a recall on various cooper and cooper s models from model year 2002 through 2005. Mini recall cooper, cooper s power steering, 15v660000. Defect investigations and recalls, may call 18003330510 tollfree from anywhere in canada or 169939851 from the ottawa.